How much is the bus ticket from New York City to South Bend?

The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to South Bend start from £70. The average price for this route is around £117. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New York City to South Bend?

The average bus journey time from New York City to South Bend is 22h 45m, covering a distance of 639 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to South Bend route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , New York Trailways .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to South Bend?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to South Bend at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to South Bend?

A bus journey from New York City to South Bend produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from New York City to South Bend?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4430 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to South Bend?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to South Bend?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to South Bend?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to South Bend from £65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 2h	18:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:45	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 2h	18:45	South Bend	No tags

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 2h	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	1d 8h	18:45	South Bend	No tags

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 45m	18:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	1d 8h	18:45	South Bend	No tags

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05	Chinatown	21h 40m	08:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 45m	18:45	South Bend	No tags

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 45m	18:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	1d 8h	18:45	South Bend	No tags

Next departures from New York City to South Bend on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	22h 45m	18:45	South Bend	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	08:45	South Bend	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	19h 55m	18:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 45m	08:45	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 45m	18:45	South Bend	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to South Bend

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

22h 45mAverage duration

639 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£70 - £255	Average duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£59 - £601	Average duration20h 51m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,484 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,935 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to South Bend

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to South Bend?
The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to South Bend start from £70. The average price for this route is around £117. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New York City to South Bend?
The average bus journey time from New York City to South Bend is 22h 45m, covering a distance of 639 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to South Bend route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to South Bend?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to South Bend at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to South Bend?
A bus journey from New York City to South Bend produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4430 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to South Bend?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/01

£158

05/01

£161

Today

£104

07/01

£94

08/01

£94

09/01

£104

10/01

£135

11/01

£93

The cheapest trip from New York City to South Bend was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of £93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to South Bend as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £93 to £196 for a bus ticket from New York City to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £93, which is on 2026-01-11.